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Steve Kerr knows he’s lucky to coach the Golden State Warriors, even calling his roster as “a coach’s dream.” In an interview with Dennis Scott of NBA TV, Kerr looked back briefly on his playing career where he was regarded as one of the best shooters out there. Back when he was a player, it’s […]

As if there was ever a question, the Golden State Warriors remain the favorites to win the 2019 NBA Finals. While the Toronto Raptors have remained more than competitive through the first two games of the series, they lost their homecourt advantage after losing in Game 2 at Scotiabank Arena. Now, the Warriors head home […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson appears determined to play in Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals regardless of his condition. Thompson exited out of Game 2 on Sunday night after hurting his hamstring. While he was still in obvious pain, the sharpshooting guard insisted that he does not see himself missing the next […]

It is no secret that former Michigan State Spartans standout and current Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green is an emotional player. However, Green has managed to turn his emotions into fuel on the court, which was apparently taught to him by his high school basketball coach Bruce Simmons. “His freshman year at Michigan State, […]

Toronto Raptors star small forward Kawhi Leonard doesn’t think the box-and-1 defense will work against the Golden State Warriors moving forward since Klay Thompson will likely be in the lineup in Game 3. The Raptors’ execution of the box-and-1 was good in Game 2. They held the Warriors to zero points for about four minutes […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star power forward Draymond Green says Andre Iguodala is without question a Hall of Famer. Iguodala recently said he doesn’t care about being a Hall of Famer. Green believes once the Warriors win their fourth ring, the debate will be over. Draymond says Iguodala is a Hall of Famer. Thoughts? #NBAFinals @YahooSportsNBA […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star power forward Draymond Green says he plans on “dicing up” the box-and-1 zone if the Toronto Raptors try it again. The Raptors used the defensive tactic late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and it gave the Warriors problems. Golden State didn’t score for over four […]

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst doesn’t believe Nike’s new Kevin Durant shirt confirms that KD will re-sign with the Golden State Warriors. Windhorst isn’t reporting that Durant won’t come back to the Warriors, but he says Nike sets up marketing plans for all scenarios. The KD shirt has all the teams and cities Durant has played […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says while the box-and-1 defensive tactic the Toronto Raptors used late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the Finals was effective to an extent, it’s not something which can used for large stretches of the game. As he always does with the media, Kerr also revealed […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has confirmed that big man Kevon Looney will miss the remainder of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors: Kevin Durant will not play in Game 3. "He's ramping up his exercise routines," Steve Kerr said. Klay Thompson is questionable. Andre Iguodala is good to go. Kevon Looney […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson says “it will be hard to see me not playing” in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. Thompson says he’ll be a game time decision, but fully expects to be out there with his teammates. Klay Thompson says “it will be a game time decision, but […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Tuesday star small forward Kevin Durant is starting to do more in his rehab work. The Warriors have already ruled Durant out for Game 3 of the Finals, but it looks like there’s a chance KD could play in Game 4 if he gets cleared […]

The Golden State Warriors are still listing All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson as questionable for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Thompson suffered a left hamstring strain in Game 2 up in Toronto and was forced to leave the game. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Tuesday that Klay […]

Golden State Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala hit the game-clinching 3-pointer in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, capping off an incredible sequence. With the Warriors up two, Stephen Curry escaped a double-team and passed the ball to Shaun Livingston, who somehow was able to prevent Raptors star Kawhi Leonard from intercepting […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, Steve Kerr announced Tuesday: Warriors' Kevin Durant (calf) is out for Game 3 of NBA Finals. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 4, 2019 Durant’s awaited return has been a pressing matter throughout this series, one that […]

The re-evaluation of Draymond Green’s behavioral issues has played a large part on the Golden State Warriors’ pursuit of a third straight NBA title, as a leaner, laser-focused power forward is now the catalyst of a hobbled, but still dangerous contender looking to claim their stake as an NBA dynasty. As it turns out, Green […]

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan has recently spoken up about his true feelings on the blockbuster trade last summer that saw him part ways with his former team, the Toronto Raptors. In the final episode of a docu-series entitled “Take It There,” the four-time All-Star takes us through the emotions he had to go […]

It wasn’t long ago that the fate of the NBA’s most recent dynasty looked like it was starting to crumble, as Draymond Green and Kevin Durant engaged on a heated altercation at the bowels of the Staples Center. Yet Green got the first taste of some cold-served truth upon attempting to make amends with his […]

Draymond Green has played like a significantly different version of himself during this postseason after losing 25 pounds with a strict eating regimen that started in March, yet the biggest change he has made for these Golden State Warriors is channeling his anger and unleashing wrath on his opponents instead of the officials: “It’s all […]

With so much hate currently being thrown towards the direction of Toronto Raptors brand ambassador Drake, one man who has decided to come to his defense is Hall of Famer and NBA on TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal. Well, not exactly. What Shaq is simply saying is that the rapper is no dummy, and that everything […]

Stephen Curry still vividly remembers his championship experiences, but instead of looking at the three rings he has obtained in the past four years, he’s quick to recall the one that got away. The 2016 NBA Finals, especially Game 7, is a memory that still haunts him to this very day. Curry still recalls hunting […]

As the bodies pile up for the Golden State Warriors, the defending champions have now lost one of their most capable cogs in Kevon Looney, putting DeMarcus Cousins at the forefront of the their three-peat fate for the rest of these NBA Finals. Looney suffered a non-displaced first costal cartilage (collarbone) fracture that will sidelined […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is not one to forget about the path he took towards achieving greatness. This includes constantly showing love and gratitude for the people who helped him along the way. Recently, Curry handed out a number of special pairs of his Under Armour Curry 6s to 30 select […]

Andre Iguodala and Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors’ two main defenders tasked with defending Kawhi Leonard, have proven to be the two best defenders against him in the league throughout this season. Iggy and Klay are not only forcing him to take tough shots, but also forcing him to become a passer, effectively getting […]

Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney suffered a pretty substantial non-displaced first costal cartilage fracture in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, sidelining him indefinitely. While the injury could very likely end his season at this juncture, it is unlikely that will cost him a job next season, as the […]

Depleted and desperate for a win, the Golden State Warriors snatched home court advantage away from the Toronto Raptors in Game 2. It was a classic showcase of depth, and a signature game for the Warriors’ mantra, “‘Strength in Numbers.” With Stephen Curry feeling under the weather, nearly everyone on the Warriors’ roster contributed to […]

The Golden State Warriors put forth an impressive team effort in their Game 2 victory in the NBA Finals, with the likes of Klay Thompson, Quinn Cook and Andre Iguodala stepping up. However, in the eyes of former NBA player Jason Terry, it was center DeMarcus Cousins that impressed the most in the contest. .@jasonterry31 […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals, but lost Klay Thompson in the process to a hamstring injury. Earlier tonight, Stadium’s Shams Charania reported that Thompson’s MRI results revealed a hamstring strain. His status for Game 3 would be ‘likely’ questionable to play. According to Adrian […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but lost All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson to injury. Thompson what appeared to be a hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter and limped off the floor, unable to return to the game. Klay Thompson limps to the bench in […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but lost Kevon Looney to injury. Looney suffered what the team called a chest injury, but was unable to return to the game. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Looney has been diagnosed with a fracture in his collarbone. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1135720615250468864 Wojnarowski […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins texted power forward Draymond Green after Game 1 of the NBA Finals, asking for Green and the rest of his teammates to trust him. Head coach Steve Kerr started Cousins in Game 2 and the bold move paid off. Cousins finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds and six assists […]

The Golden State Warriors are fresh off of a huge 109-104 victor on the road against the Toronto Raptors to even the NBA Finals up at 1-1. Even though the team came through with a big win, Warriors’ guard Quinn Cook issued a strong warning to his team looking ahead to the rest of the […]

Canadian NBA fans continue to show massive support to the Toronto Raptors not only by watching the game live at Scotiabank Arena or trooping to Jurassic Park to cheer. Those at home are also tuned in to see if the team can pull an upset over the Golden State Warriors. Game 1 of the NBA […]

The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report released on Monday reveals that Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry should have been called for a travel before his pass to Shaun Livingston in the final seconds of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Curry’s pass to Livingston was almost intercepted by Raptors superstar […]

Did Nike release a Kevin Durant shirt hinting at where the Golden State Warriors star small forward is going to play next season? One Twitter user seems to think so: Nike has this @KDTrey5 shirt on the site that has all the Teams/Cities KD has played for. The last 2 are Oakland & San Francisco. […]

Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard was so close to stealing the ball in the closing seconds of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but Golden State Warriors backup point guard Shaun Livingston saved the day — and maybe the series — for the Dubs. Warriors star Stephen Curry threw a pass to Livingston […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has been terrific throughout these playoffs, but his shooting efficiency has dipped a bit of late, especially when being guarded by Draymond Green and Kevon Looney of the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. The Raptors star shot a blistering 62.4% on 2s and 50% from deep in his […]

During Game 2 of the NBA Finals, NBA viewers got to watch a defensive scheme that is rarely seen outside of middle school basketball games, much less the best basketball league in the world. The Toronto Raptors unleashed a box-and-one defense against the Golden State Warriors in order to slow down superstar Stephen Curry. In […]

DeMarcus Cousins was a pleasant surprise for the Golden State Warriors, earning his first start in the NBA Finals after playing only eight minutes of basketball after coming back from a torn quad six weeks ago. Teammate Stephen Curry saw the big man make the most of his minutes after coming back in after two […]